A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...'
Lucie Manette has been separated from her father for eighteen years while he languished in Paris’s most feared prison, the Bastille. Finally reunited, the Manettes’ fortunes become inextricably intertwined with those of two men, the heroic aristocrat Darnay and the dissolute lawyer Carton. Their story, which encompasses violence, revenge, love and redemption, is grippingly played out against the backdrop of the terrifying brutality of the French Revolution.
About the Author
When The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, his first novel, was published, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was just twenty-four. Published, like most of his books, in weekly instalments, it started him on a path to fame, wealth and international acclaim. Widely considered to be a literary genius second only to Shakespeare, Dickens' works, such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, remain as popular as ever.
Format: Paperback | 448 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.5 | 330g
Publication Date: 03 Nov 2008
Publisher: Random House
Imprint: Vintage Books
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
ISBN10: 0099511851
ISBN13: 9780099511854
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including minor scuff marks along the edges, and some creasing on the bottom-left side of the front cover, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal creasing, and tearing on the fore-edge of 2 pages in the book only (pgs: 313-316). No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.